Ready to adopt a shelter dog? Debunk rescue myths, spot adoption readiness, follow five practical steps, and meet your next family companion with Rue's Kennels.
Learn what to expect in the first 30 days when bringing an international rescue dog home, including decompression, safety, and bonding tips.
Plan your dog's holiday travel to the U.S. with our 90-day countdown. Learn why September is the deadline for USDA, CDC, and airline bookings to ensure a winter arrival.
Learn how to choose and prepare an IATA-compliant travel crate for your dog. This guide covers measurements, airline rules, and a 4-week acclimation plan for safe flight.
Discover why fall is the safest window for international dog travel to or from Los Angeles. Learn about lifting heat embargoes, CDC requirements, and booking tips.
Prepare your dog for international travel through LAX with tips on crates, paperwork, airline rules, and import/export planning.
Learn what to expect when picking up your dog at LAX cargo, including customs, CDC requirements, paperwork, and release procedures.
Learn how to import a rescue dog through LAX with guidance on CDC rules, paperwork, customs, and safe arrival planning.
Learn common causes of dog import delays at LAX and how proper planning, paperwork, and CDC compliance can help avoid problems.
Learn how to export a dog from LAX, including health certificates, airline requirements, USDA documents, and international travel planning.
